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SEA Games: Filipinas stun Vietnam to stay in semifinal hunt
The Philippine women's national football team, the Filipinas, secured a crucial 1-0 victory against defending champions Vietnam in the 2025 Southeast Asian Games, keeping their semifinals hopes alive.
Mallie Ramirez scored the winning goal in the fourth minute of added time, her second of the tournament.
The decisive play began with a foul, leading to a long pass from Olivia McDaniel to Hali Long, who headed the ball into the penalty box.
Alessandrea Carpio's initial shot was saved by the Vietnamese goalkeeper, but Ramirez capitalized on the rebound for the goal.
The win means the Filipinas and Vietnam are tied at three points apiece in Group B, while Myanmar leads the group with six points after defeating Malaysia 3-0.
The Filipinas, currently in second place, will face Malaysia next, needing a win and favorable results from other matches to advance to the semifinals.
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